Washington Nationals

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond says he is opting out of the 2020 MLB season due to the health and safety risks of playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and shares his thoughts and experiences as a biracial MLB player.

Two defending World Series Champions elected to opt out of participating in the 2020 MLB season. Read more on RADIO.COM Sports.

According to Joel Sherman and Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, the reigning World Series champion Washington Nationals are expected to host the New York Yankees on Opening Day of the upcoming 2020 MLB season.

Appearing on 95.7 The Game, retired relief pitcher Brad Lidge suggested it could be “lights out” for MLB after the sport’s contentious return talks.

Max Scherzer dissed MLB owners with a biting tweet on Wednesday night, calling their profitability into question and continuing his protest against the league’s attempt to reduce player salaries.

Former Nationals and Twins outfielder Denard Span has retired from MLB out of “principle” after receiving what he perceived as insulting contract offers.

The Nationals ace issued a statement late Wednesday evening – voicing the opinion of many players – in refusing to negotiate a second round of pay reductions with MLB owners.

With MLB still on hiatus amid the coronavirus, the World Series Champion Washington Nationals will unveil their championship rings in a virtual ceremony to take place on May 24.

Washington Nationals’ closer Sean Doolittle wants a few things to be clear before MLB returns. Read more on RADIO.COM Sports.

As rumors continue to circulate regarding the inclusion of a universal DH in the plan that MLB will present to the union, Jordan Cohn of RADIO.COM speculates which teams could stand to gain the most from a designated hitter.